Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER – WASTE & RECYCLING

We’re recruiting an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day running of a busy recycling and waste processing site.

This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for site operations, people management, health & safety, environmental compliance and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily site operations
• Lead, motivate and develop the operational team
• Ensure compliance with the site’s Environmental Permit
• Act as the site’s technically competent person (COTC)
• Drive productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Maintain high Health & Safety and housekeeping standards
• Monitor KPIs, plant utilisation and operational costs
• Support audits and Environment Agency inspections
• Work closely with Maintenance, Transport, Commercial and H&S teams

What We’re Looking For:

• Relevant Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) – Essential
• Management/supervisory experience within waste, recycling, manufacturing or industrial operations
• Strong knowledge of environmental compliance and Health & Safety
• Proven people-management experience
• Confident, practical and hands-on leadership style
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience within metal/scrap recycling, Environmental Permit operations and IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational leader to take ownership of a busy site and play a key role in its continued performance and development.

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